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HVAC Lead Installer - Lamar Heat & Air
Location: Aledo, TX
Type: Full Time
Tired of “installer” meaning everything with no plan, no standards, and constant fire drills?
Want to lead installs the right way—with clean work, clear communication, and a team that has your back?
Do you take pride in a perfect start-up, tight ductwork, and leaving a home cleaner than you found it?
Ready to be the lead tech people trust when the job actually matters?
The Role (Your Day-to-Day)
As our HVAC Lead Installer at Lamar Heat & Air (Aledo, TX), you’re the person who sets the standard on every install. You’ll lead the job from arrival to final walk-through: prep the site, guide the crew, handle critical install decisions, communicate with the office/customer, and deliver a clean, code-compliant system that performs the way it should.
A great day looks like: truck loaded, plan clear, team aligned, install smooth, start-up dialed in, customer confident, paperwork done—and zero “we’ll come back later” mess.
You’ll fit here if you like ownership, standards, and being part of a company built on trust, accountability, and taking care of our community.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
- Lead residential HVAC changeouts/installs end-to-end (set/coil/condensing unit, transitions, drains, venting, line sets, electrical as applicable)
- Run the job site: safety, layout, quality control, pacing, and coaching the installer/helper
- Ensure installs meet manufacturer specs, local code, and best practices (airflow, charging, condensate, insulation, sealing)
- Perform start-up/commissioning: evacuations, micron targets, refrigerant charge verification, thermostat setup, test/verify performance
- Communicate clearly with dispatch/CSR and homeowners (scope, expectations, timeline, any surprises—no hiding problems)
- Complete clean documentation (photos, notes, checklist, material usage) and maintain a spotless job site on completion
What Makes You a Fit
- 1-2+ years HVAC installation experience, with at least 1 year leading installs (or acting as the go-to on site)
- Confident with best-practice install standards: nitrogen brazing, evacuation, charging, airflow basics, and start-up verification
- You run clean work: straight lines, tight seals, correct supports, and a professional finish
- Strong communication + accountability (we’re direct, we solve issues fast, we own outcomes)
- Valid driver’s license + reliable attendance (this is a field leadership role)
- Ability to lift, climb, and work in attics/crawlspaces safely
Nice to have (not required):
- EPA 608 certification
- Duct fabrication/duct redesign experience
- Experience mentoring apprentices/helpers
Compensation
- An efficient Lead Installer can easily earn $100,000 at Lamar Heat & Air!
- Weekly training + growth focus (you won’t be stagnant here)
- Friday team breakfasts + team-first environment
- A company that’s serious about trust, accountability, and employee care
Our Hiring Process
We keep it structured and fast—no black hole.
- Click apply and answer a few Who, What, When questions. (5 min)
- You'll be texted a link for a ~15min questionnaire that will help match you to the job.
- You'll get a text for quick 1-way video questions. (~9 min)
- We'll send you a link to get scheduled for an in-person interview.
- You can easily be in for an interview within a couple days from right now.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Local legacy: taking care of Tarrant and Parker County since 1981
- Clear values, real standards: trust, accountability, team over individual, direct communication, growth & development
- High bar / human culture: “hard on mistakes, soft on people” (we coach, we improve, we don’t do drama)
- You’ll be respected as a lead—because your work protects our reputation and our customers
Not for you if: you cut corners, blame others, or don’t want to be held to a standard.
Perfect for you if: you take pride in craftsmanship, leadership, and clean installs.
If you’re the kind of lead installer who wants to own the job, build it right, and lead a crew with pride—hit apply.
We’ll follow up quickly and keep you in the loop.